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Curried lentils with egg

Beans & legumes
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Today we're making curried lentils with egg, a simple and vibrant recipe to enjoy pulses in a completely different way. We combine brown lentils with vegetables and the warming touch of curry, finishing by poaching the egg right in the pan so everything comes together seamlessly.

Prep: 10 minCook: 25 minServes: 1

Ingredients

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  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 150 g cooked brown lentils
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Pink Himalayan salt
  • Curry powder
  • 1 glass homemade vegetable broth
  • 1 egg

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Trim and chop the celery.
  2. 2Add the celery to a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and begin sweating it gently.
  3. 3Meanwhile, wash and dice the peppers, then add them to the pan.
  4. 4Season with pink salt to taste.
  5. 5Cook gently until tender without letting anything brown, then stir in the minced garlic.
  6. 6Place the lentils in a sieve, rinse under cold running water, drain thoroughly, and add them to the pan.
  7. 7Season with curry powder to taste, stir well to blend the spices, and pour in the broth.
  8. 8Cook until the liquid has mostly reduced, then make a well in the center, crack the egg into it, and cover with a lid to finish cooking.
  9. 9All done! Our curried lentils with egg are ready to serve.

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